2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · PF15 AAN

The most recent DVSA examination dated 25 November 2025 resulted in a Pass, although the test recorded four advisories that warrant close attention from any prospective buyer. The 2024 and 2023 tests also passed cleanly with advisories, indicating an overall stable but progressively ageing maintenance picture. The fact that the same front suspension arm bush wear and front brake disc pitting have been flagged across consecutive tests suggests slow, predictable deterioration rather than an acute fault, yet the persistence of these advisories does point to components approaching the threshold at which remedial work will become prudent. Recorded mileage stands at 19,991 miles across an 11-year vehicle life, equating to an annual average of roughly 1,800 miles. This is markedly low for a vehicle of this age and indicates either genuinely light usage or extended periods of standing. The MOT history confirms this pattern, with mileage accumulation appearing modest and broadly consistent between tests. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature tends to be kinder to the engine, transmission, and main internal drivetrain components, but it can bring its own concerns relating to age-related degradation of rubber, fluids, and items affected by prolonged inactivity such as brake calipers and exhaust mountings. The recurring advisories for front brake disc pitting and scoring across multiple tests suggest surface corrosion and lipping from light or infrequent braking, a common finding on low-mileage vehicles that have experienced periods of standing or gentle urban use. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, and check that the vehicle pulls up straight without any pulling to one side, which could indicate a binding caliper. The suspension arm bush wear advisories on both nearside and offside fronts indicate that the rubber bushings are beginning to deteriorate; listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and check for uneven inner-edge tyre wear which often accompanies worn front suspension components. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low-mileage, age-related profile of this Qashqai demands particular attention to items that degrade with calendar age rather than use. Tyres fitted to a low-mileage car are often originals or several years old; the buyer should inspect the sidewalls and tread closely for perishing, cracking, or dry rot, and confirm the DOT date code to ensure the tyres are within a sensible age bracket even if tread depth remains adequate. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength, as batteries typically last five to six years and this vehicle is now over a decade old. Brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature, and the cooling system, power steering, and gearbox or CVT fluid should be verified against the manufacturer's service schedule. Finally, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting rubbers and joints, the underbody for surface corrosion consistent with age, and verify that a full main dealer or specialist service history exists to confirm that time-based servicing has actually been carried out rather than purely mileage-based.